A huge thanks to our #FoodTVChat Guest Host this week Travel Channel’s American Grilled competitor and Absolutely Perfect Sauces and Seasonings owner , Elliot Mellow. Now, not only are we ALL craving BBQ, Elliot shared a whole lot of wonderful insights into how to up our own BBQ culinary game as well as providing us with an insider’s peek into the competitive world of BBQ championships. If you weren’t able to join #FoodTVChat this week, here are some highlights.
Recap #FoodTVChat with Guest Host Elliot Mellow
- Why Are We All Craving BBQ Now? Look no Further! (Here’s the recipe)
Here is my Pulled #Pork entry that got 3rd place @AmericanRoyal World Series of #BBQ! #FoodTvChat pic.twitter.com/emUA4lpYGz
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
- How to Get Into BBQ Competitions
@donchefbunny the best way to get into competition #BBQ… become a certified judge so you know what the true standard is #foodtvchat
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 17, 2015
- BBQ Competition Cook Times
@LeftofStr8 Competition #BBQ cook times (get your notebook out!) Brisket-12 hours, Pork Butt-10, Pork Ribs-5, Chicken-1.5 #foodtvchat
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
- Best Way to Estimate Times for Cooking?
The simplest #BBQ tip I can give is this: “If you are looking, you aren’t cooking!” Only open your grill when necessary #foodtvchat
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
- Elliot Mellow’s Words to Live By
In BBQ and in business, each day I strive to be better than the last. The pursuit of perfect is what keeps me going #foodtvchat
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
- How to get on FoodTV Competitions?
Casting directors #LOVE to see pictures of your food and plating. Start taking more pictures of everything you cook! #foodtvchat
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
- On Being on Travel Channel American Grilled
The most fun I have ever had competing… PERIOD! From start to finish it was an adrenalin rush! #AmericanGrilled #foodtvchat
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
- Differences Between FoodTV Competitions and BBQ Competitions?
On a FoodTV #competition you are cooking mystery ingredients and trying to please judges you have never met before #foodtvchat
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
At a typical #BBQ comp, you are cooking meats that you have cooked a million times. You can perfect your recipe in advance #foodtvchat
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
- On Making Your Passion Your Business
After cooking gallons of sauce every week for family + friends, I started to research commercial production #FoodTvChat
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
Today I make #BBQ sauce 75 gallons at a time in this commercial kettle! #FoodTvChat pic.twitter.com/4AYjBKzKF1
— Absolutely Perfect (@APBBQ) April 16, 2015
You can follow the entire #FoodTVChat stream here.
Elliot, thanks again for being an awesome #FoodTVChat Guest Host. We wish you the best competing on FoodTV and off and with your BBQ business…..we will watch for that announcement!
Join us next week for #FoodTVChat when our Guest Chef will be Sherry Williams, most recently a contestant on Food Network’s #AllStarAcademy, Team Alex. #FoodTVChat Schedule is here.
